Carnival Cruise Lines has announced a new partnership with New Orlean’s NFL franchise – the Saints. Carnival now carries the title of “Official Cruise Partner of the New Orleans Saints” in their first ever partnership with an NFL team.
The new partnership between Carnival and the Saints will create for a variety of fun in-stadium festivities, social media activities, prize promotions for fans attending games at the Superdome in New Orleans. From November 1st through November 13th, through the Carnival Cruise to the Game with Your Krewe Sweepstakes, the company will offer local Saints fans the chance to win great prizes including game tickets and autographed New Orleans Saints merchandise through its Facebook page.
To help celebrate the new partnership with the Saints and to mark the arrival of the newly renovated Carnival Sunshine, Carnival will raffle off a free cruise aboard the Carnival Sunshine to one fan on November 17th.
“Carnival cruise vacations provide an environment where people can create memories together and share special moments,” said Jim Berra, chief marketing officer for Carnival Cruise Lines. “We’re excited to extend our long-standing relationship with New Orleans and to partner with the Saints organization, which shares our passion and enthusiasm for fun, excitement and great memories.”
The Carnival Sunshine will begin sailing year round, 7 night western Caribbean sailings from New Orleans on November 18th.